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Funny Girl

1968·Movie
2h 35min·G
84
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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

  • Spectacle7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Show business, history, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score and cinematography

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

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People who see FUNNY GIRL are the luckiest people in the world!

The life of famed 1930s comedienne Fanny Brice, from her early days in the Jewish slums of New York, to the height of her career with the Ziegfeld Follies, as well as her marriage to the rakish gambler Nick Arnstein.
Classic MusicalBiographical DramaStar-Making PerformanceZiegfeld FolliesShowbiz GlamourHistorical RomanceNew York in the 1930sIconic SongsStrong Female Lead

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Questions about Funny Girl

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Where can I stream Funny Girl legally?

Funny Girl is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Funny Girl worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Funny Girl rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Funny Girl?

2 h 35 min

Funny Girl runs 2 h 35 min.

Is Funny Girl based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Funny Girl?

Critics92
Audiences79

Not quite. Critics rate Funny Girl higher (92) than audiences (79). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Funny Girl a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$59 million

Yes. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $59 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What language is Funny Girl in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Funny Girl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Funny Girl in 88 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Funny Girl use?

Armor-Piercing QuestionBabies Ever AfterBroken RecordCorpsingDid Not Get The GuyEleven O'Clock NumberGenki GirlHomageHow We Got HereRace for Your LoveLast-Second Word SwapO.O.C. Is Serious Businessand 11 more

TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for Funny Girl, including Armor-Piercing Question, Babies Ever After, Broken Record.